Workshop: Depolarizing Ourselves w/ Braver Angels

Civil discourse requires mutual respect. Respect, not agreement, is an essential key for a healthy discussion. This workshop addresses how we may inadvertently be complicit in, or possibly even encourage, polarization.

The Depolarizing Ourselves Introductory Workshop by Braver Angels is designed to help you lessen the effects of polarization when you encounter them in your political conversations. Note that by "polarization," we are not referring to healthy disagreements over issues or philosophy. We are talking about how we regard and talk about large groups of ordinary people on the other side of our own politics as if they were enemies. This workshop will help you reframe how you view the other side in the face of disagreements around politics.

Our presenter, Kit Behling, is the Braver Angels-WI state coordinator. With partner state coordinators Kent Henning, she promotes Braver Angels' mission of bridging the partisan divide and improving civil discourse in Wisconsin. Starting in 2021, Kit and her husband spent 3 years exploring the United States and its rich diversity of landscape, people, and history--while living full time in an RV. This transformative experience profoundly deepened her love for our country and alarmed her by the extent of our polarization. Through Braver Angels, she has learned skills to help her cross the partisan divide. Her passion is helping others gain the skills and opportunities they need to do the same.

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